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Iphone 6

● Obsolete 2014 · iPhone era iPhone

Introduced

2014

Original price

$ 649

Processor

Apple A8

Original OS

iOS 8.0 (12A365)

Colors

Silver, Gold, Space Gray

1976

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2020

2026

Pre-Mac

Mac era

iMac era

iPod era

iPhone era

Silicon

Processor

ProcessorApple A8

Speed1.4 GHz

Cores2

Architecture64-bit

Memory & graphics

Standard RAM1 GB

RAM typeLPDDR3

Display4.7" widescreen multi-touch IPS LED-backlit Retina HD display

Resolutions1334x750 native resolution (326 ppi)

Storage

Storage16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB flash storage

Connectivity

Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac

BluetoothBluetooth 4.0/4.2

Audio outBottom-mounted headphone jack

LightningLightning port

Software

Original OSiOS 8.0 (12A365)

Apple statusObsolete

Power

Weight129 g

DimensionsHeight: 138.1 mm (5.44 in); Width: 67.0 mm (2.64 in); Depth: 6.9 mm

BatteryLithium Ion, 1810 mAh

Battery lifeUp to 50 hours audio playback, 14 hours talk time on 3G, 11 hours video playback, 11 hours Internet on Wi-Fi, 250 hours standby

Identifiers

Model IDiPhone7,2

Model N°A1586

Order N°MG6A2LL/A

Lifecycle

Introduced2014

Discontinued2018

Apple statusObsolete

History

The iPhone 6 was unveiled during an Apple Special Event on September 9, 2014, alongside the iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch. The iPhone 6 line represents the first significant increase in physical screen size for the iPhone line from the highest screen size of the iPhone 5, with a measurement of 4.7 inches. The design of the iPhone 6 line is influenced by that of the iPad Air, with a glass front that curves around the edges of the display and an aluminum back. Both models are available in gold, silver, and space gray finishes. It includes an Apple A8 system-on-chip and an M8 motion co-processor, an upgrade from the M7 chip in the iPhone 5S. The main difference between the M8 and the original M7 co-processor is the inclusion of a barometer to measure changes in altitude. Apple emphasized that the A8 chip would provide, compared to the 5S, a 25% increase in CPU performance, a 50% increase in graphics performance, and reduced heat output. LTE support was expanded on the iPhone 6 line, with support for over 20 LTE bands (7 more than the iPhone 5S), up to 150 Mbps download speeds, and VoLTE support. Wi-Fi performance was improved with support for 802.11ac specifications, providing speeds up to 433 Mbps, approximately 3 times faster than 802.11n, along with Wi-Fi Calling support where available. The iPhone 6 line adds support for near-field communications (NFC), used primarily for Apple Pay, a new mobile payment system that allows users to store their credit cards in Passbook for use in online payments and retail purchases via NFC. Although still 8 megapixels, the rear camera of the iPhone 6 line includes a new sensor containing larger pixels for improved performance in low-light conditions, a lens with f/2.2 aperture, and the ability to record 1080p video at 30 or 60 frames per second. The iPhone 6 Plus adds support for optical image stabilization, while the iPhone 6 retains digital image stabilization. The front camera was also updated with a new sensor and f/2.2 aperture, along with support for burst and HDR modes. The iPhone 6 was re-released with 32 GB of storage in Asian markets in February 2017 as a mid-range/budget iPhone. It was subsequently expanded to Europe, before arriving in US markets in May 2017 and Canada in July 2017.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPhone_(1st_generation) · Wikipedia

Trivia

• The iPhone 6 was the first model in the line to introduce a significant increase in screen size with its 4.7 inches, marking a new era in Apple device design after years of smaller screens. • The A8 chip represented an impressive technological leap with a 25% increase in CPU performance and 50% increase in graphics performance compared to the iPhone 5S, consuming less heat thanks to a more efficient architecture. • The iPhone 6 was the first Apple device to integrate NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, revolutionizing mobile payments with the introduction of Apple Pay and allowing users to store credit cards digitally.

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